Joseph G. Totten

U.S. Military Academy West Point. N.Y.

June 25. 1853.

General.

I received notice yesterday from the 3rd Auditor that a requisition had been made upon the Treasury for $10.000—for Engr. Barracks. As I have not received a similar notice in regard to the $2500. for warming buildings, I fear it may have been overlooked.

I have the honour to be Very respectfully Yr. obedt Servt(Signed) R. E. Lee Br. Col.
Supt: Mil: Acady.

Superintendent’s Daily Correspondence
United States Military Academy

Superintendent’s Letter Book No. 3, p. 36. Addressed “Genl: Jos: G. Totten Chief Engineer Washington City D.C.”